delegation/͵dɛləˋgeʃən; ˌdeləˈɡeIʃ$n or ˌdelIˈɡeIʃ$n/n 1 [C] a group of people who represent a country or organization 代表团: +of a delegation of French officials 法国官员代表团2 [U] when you give someone else part of your work or responsibilities 授权﹐委托: +of the delegation of responsibility 职责委托